Jai Johar (Old Age Pension) Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026“Jai Johar (Old Age Pension)” is a Social Security Scheme by the Tribal Development Dept, Govt of West Bengal. The scheme is aimed at the ST residents of West Bengal of the age of 60 years and above. A monthly pension of ₹ 1,000/- is transferred to the individual bank account of the beneficiary.
What You Get
- Monthly pension of ₹1,000 transferred directly to beneficiary's bank account
- Regular financial support for daily living expenses
- Social security coverage for elderly tribal citizens
Who Can Apply
- Age: 60–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Age 60 years or above
- Must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must have a valid bank account for pension transfer
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. ST Certificate
- 3. Age Proof Document
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Residence Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 60–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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